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Russia鈥檚 nyet to the internet

What鈥檚 driving the push to isolate Russia from the global web?

The Kremlin鈥檚 pursuit of a 鈥渟overeign internet鈥 has sparked debate over the collateral damage and the future of Russia鈥檚 digital space. After months of mobile internet shutdowns, the authorities have moved to block major platforms like YouTube and Telegram, along with the VPNs people rely on to bypass restrictions. We explore what鈥檚 driving the push to isolate the largest country on earth from the global web and unpack the political, economic and military implications of the country鈥檚 tightening digital borders.

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27 minutes

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Thu 7 May 2026 09:32GMT

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  • Thu 7 May 2026 09:32GMT
  • Sun 10 May 2026 18:32GMT

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